Linux Systems Administrator

Leidos; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support DISA's GSM-O II contract at Ford Island, Hawaii. The role involves maintaining multi-user Red Hat Linux servers with Windows Server components, including cloud deployments and a global network management system.

The candidate will work M-F with on-call, extended hours, and weekend support as required by mission needs. Travel up to 5% domestically and internationally may be required, and SLA adherence is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 8 years of related Unix/Linux experience.
• Experience with VMware Vcenter and related products.
• Experience integrating Network Management and Element Management systems with performance, ticketing, and security subsystems.
• Experience with SAN/NAS storage and enclave Ethernet switches.
• Shell scripting (bash) and Perl.
• Apply security settings and DISA STIGs.
• Active Top Secret clearance required; DoD 8750 IAT II certification.
• Experience in AWS cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the smooth operation of multi-user Linux systems and coordinate with network admins.
• Set up admin and service accounts, tune performance, install system-wide software, and allocate mass storage.
• Interact with users, evaluate vendor products, and make recommendations.
• Develop and monitor policies for allocation of computing resources.
• Create and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Provide coaching to junior staff and on-call/extended hours as required.

Skills

Unix/Redhat Linux

VMware Vcenter

AWS Cloud

Shell scripting (bash)

Perl

DISA STIGS

Top Secret clearance

DoD 8750 IAT II

Windows Server

Network Management integration

SAN/NAS storage

Enclave Ethernet switches

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Leidos is seeking a candidate to fill a Linux System Administrator position supporting DISA's GSM-O II contract at Ford Island, Hawaii. The candidate will maintain the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems running Redhat Linux but also includes Windows Server on a global network management system. Working with server farms as well as working with systems in a cloud environment. Provides support on a M-F business hours schedule, also responsible for on-call, extended hour, and weekend support as required by mission or emergency situations. Approximately 5% of the job will require domestic and international travel. Be familiar with performing based on service level agreement (SLA). Work is performed based on the customer Accepted Level of Performance. Candidate is familiar performing within a fixed price, performance-based environment where performance is based on pre-determined Service Level Agreement's (SLA's) or Acceptable Levels of Performance (ALP's). Candidate is required to support the development, documentation and tracking of measurements and metrics relevant to the ALP's.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be able to work in a rapid paced environment and must be able to work independently.
• The candidate works independently to maintain the smooth operation of a multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators.
• Duties include setting up administrator and service accounts, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures.
• Provides coaching and reviewing the work of lower level technical staff.
• Provides support on a M-F business hours schedule, also responsible for on-call, extended hour, and weekend support as required by mission or emergency situations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8 years of overall related experience with Unix or Redhat Linux required. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience with VMware Vcenter and associated products.
• Experience with integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems.
• Experience with support systems to include enclave Ethernet switches, storage area networks (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).
• Shell scripting (e.g. bash) and experience in other languages like Perl.
• Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
• Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce.
• Experience working in an AWS cloud environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working in an AWS cloud environment.
• Integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired.
• Experience with support systems to include enclave Ethernet switches, storage area networks (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).
• Candidates with a thorough knowledge of networking principles to included TCP/IP a plus.
• Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC ITSM.

- ITIL v3 Foundation certified-

• Windows Server experience.
• Experience working with virtual environments.

GSMO

External Referral Eligible

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Original Posting

July 27, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

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